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Beginning in 1911, the Sturtevant Manufacturing Co. produced a number of engine models, all water cooled in-line vertical and V-types. Later absorbed into the family’s B.F. Sturtevant Co., which was a long time manufacturer of industrial fans; it was one of a number of early aircraft engine manufacturers whose products were very similar to automobile engines.

Unlike most of its rivals, this engine was equipped with L-head rather than overhead valves. It powered Burgess, Curtiss, Wright, and Sturtevant seaplanes, many of which were purchased by the U.S. government. It was also used in several privately-owned land planes. The artifact was removed from the Herring-Burgess aircraft that is in the museum’s collection.

Later, in 1915, the Sturtevant Aeroplane Co. was organized to build aircraft, and obviously used Sturtevant engines. The entire Sturtevant aviation venture was unsuccessful, ending after 1919.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1912 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary Manufacturer Sturtevant Manufacturing Co.
 Physical Description Type: Reciprocating, Six cylinders, In-line, water-cooled Power rating: 45 kW (60 hp) at 1,200 rpm Displacement: 7.038 L (429.42 cu in.) Bore and Stroke: 114 mm (4.5 in.) x 114 mm (4.5 in.) Weight: 145 kg (320 lb) Dimensions 3-D: 135 × 59 × 54cm, 145.2kg (53 1/8 × 23 1/4 × 21 1/4 in., 320lb.)
Support: 77.5 × 107 × 48cm (30 1/2 in. × 42 1/8 in. × 18 7/8 in.)
 Materials Metal
 Inventory Number A19610131001 Credit Line Gift of Joseph Shoemaker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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